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I am setting up a 75 gallon tank and we put the Florite substrate in after a quick rinse. We didn't rinse the Florite for a long time because I believe the "mud" that settles in the bottom of the tank (that is normally washed completely off) is good for the plant roots. When we rinsed it was...

I have aquired a 75 gallon and a 58 gallon and now I need the equipment to them set up! I have always used a bio-wheel in my 20 gallon but I have heard that a canister filter is the way to go on larger tanks, particularly planted tanks. I think I will use a canister on the 75 but I am not sure...

I know about Neons and Endlers, but I was wondering what other fish are out there that are about this size.

Can these two fishes be kept together? I have heard both yes and no, what is your opinion and why? I have a 75 gallon that I am concidering making a Discus tank, but I would love to have both of these beautiful Cichlids together in this tank!!

I am about to tear my hair out! I discovered white "salt" spots on my tetras last saturday and that same night my Platy "Sunshine" gave birth. After asking advice, sunday night I started treatment with RidIch+ as per the Aquamaniacs article http://www.aquamaniacs.net/ich.html Well, I am still...

I have noticed a few white salt spots on my tetras and I want to take care of this before it gets too bad... I have Aquarisol on hand but I have heard something about not using it with Amquel/Novaqua? What else can I use? To complicate matters my Platy is having babies (I have seen one so far...

How do you ship tropical fish safely? I really like the livebearers but I am afaid of running out of room! I know I could probably sell them but I need info on how to ship without harm. I am particularly intrigued with the breather bags... also are bag buddies necessary? How about the...

Well, last night I noticed that one of the Golden White Cloud Mountain Minnows died... it really suprised me because none of the fish were acting sick. I looked him over and he wasn't attacked by the betta, I am not sure what was wrong. The only thing I can think of was that he (and the other...

There are soooo many to choose from!! What do you recommend using for a freshwater tropical tank? I am currently using novaqua/amquel for a gallon tank with my new Betta but I don't feel that it is the same because I do a full water change every third day. I have heard contradictory things about...